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Vietnamese keto guide

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Vietnamese food
178 dishes56 keto as served128 with a photo

Keto friendliness

Vietnamese cuisine offers naturally keto-friendly components but requires careful navigation and modifications to avoid ubiquitous carb-heavy staples.

Top ingredients

Excellent traditional keto ingredients include various grilled or stewed meats (pork, beef, chicken), seafood, eggs, abundant fresh herbs (basil, mint, cilantro), leafy greens, bean sprouts, and healthy fats from oils or fatty cuts of meat.

Danger zones

Beware of all forms of rice (steamed, broken, sticky), rice noodles (pho, bun), vermicelli, banh mi, sweetened dipping sauces (nuoc cham), sugar in marinades, and fried spring rolls made with rice paper or wrappers.

Best for

This cuisine works best for adaptable keto dieters who enjoy high protein, fresh herbs, and are comfortable with requesting modifications or making careful menu selections.

What to drink

Drinks you will see at Vietnamese restaurants, cafés and stalls, rated the same way as the food.

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18 matching dishes

Thịt Ba Rọi Luộc Chấm Mắm Tôm
Boiled Pork Belly with Fermented Shrimp Paste and Herbs (No Carby Sides)
Slices of perfectly boiled pork belly, served with a pungent and savory fermented shrimp paste (mắm tôm) and a…
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3 net5 total2 fibre50 protein65 fat800 kcal
Vịt Quay
Roasted Duck (Keto, No Sweet Sauce)
Crispy-skinned roasted duck, often seasoned with five-spice powder. The duck is slow-roasted, resulting in ten…
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4 net5 total1 fibre70 protein70 fat900 kcal
Bò Né
Sizzling Steak and Eggs (Bò Né style, without baguette)
A popular Vietnamese breakfast or brunch dish featuring a sizzling hot plate with tender beef steak, fried egg…
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7 net10 total3 fibre60 protein65 fat800 kcal
Cánh Gà Chiên Nước Mắm
Fish Sauce Fried Chicken Wings
Crispy fried chicken wings coated in a savory, umami-rich fish sauce glaze. The glaze usually contains a touch…
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7 net8 total1 fibre55 protein55 fat750 kcal
Keto Chả Giò (Không Bánh Tráng, Không Miến)
Keto Fried Spring Roll Filling (Lettuce Wraps, No Wrapper, No Noodles)
The savory filling of traditional Vietnamese fried spring rolls, made with ground pork, shrimp, wood ear mushr…
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7 net10 total3 fibre45 protein60 fat750 kcal
Keto Thịt Kho Tiêu
Keto Braised Pork with Black Pepper (Reduced Sugar)
A deeply savory and peppery braised pork dish, typically using pork belly or shoulder, cooked in a rich, dark …
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8 net10 total2 fibre45 protein65 fat800 kcal
Tôm Rim Thịt Ba Rọi
Braised Shrimp and Pork Belly
Succulent shrimp and tender pork belly slowly simmered in a rich, savory, and often slightly sweet sauce until…
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8 net10 total2 fibre40 protein60 fat750 kcal
Rau Luộc Chấm Kho Quẹt
Boiled Vegetables with Caramelized Pork & Shrimp Dip
Assorted low-carb boiled vegetables served with 'Kho Quẹt,' a rich, savory, and slightly spicy dip made from c…
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9 net15 total6 fibre35 protein55 fat650 kcal
KAsoon
Heo Quay
Crispy Roast Pork Belly (No Glaze/Sides)
Succulent layers of pork belly roasted until the skin is incredibly crispy and bubbly, with tender, juicy meat…
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2 net2 total0 fibre45 protein65 fat780 kcal
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Chim Cút Chiên Giòn (Keto - Không Bột)
Crispy Fried Quail (Keto - No Breading)
Whole quails seasoned with a savory marinade and deep-fried until their skin is incredibly crispy and golden b…
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4 net5 total1 fibre50 protein55 fat700 kcal
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Gà Roti (Keto - Glaze Modified)
Roasted Chicken (Keto - No Sugar Glaze)
A popular Vietnamese-style roasted chicken, typically marinated and roasted until golden brown and tender. Tra…
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6 net8 total2 fibre65 protein65 fat850 kcal
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Cua Lột Chiên Giòn
Crispy Fried Soft-Shell Crab
Whole soft-shell crabs lightly battered and deep-fried until crispy. Often served with a tangy dipping sauce. …
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7 net8 total1 fibre35 protein55 fat650 kcal
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Lòng Xào Dưa Cải
Stir-fried Offal with Pickled Mustard Greens
A flavorful stir-fry featuring various pork offal (e.g., tripe, liver, heart) cooked with tangy pickled mustar…
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7 net10 total3 fibre45 protein48 fat650 kcal
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Thịt Xào Mắm Ruốc
Stir-fried Pork with Fermented Shrimp Paste
A robust and intensely savory dish featuring slices of pork (often pork belly or shoulder) stir-fried with pun…
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8 net10 total2 fibre50 protein65 fat780 kcal
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Vịt Nấu Chao
Duck Braised with Fermented Tofu
A rich and savory duck stew braised with fermented tofu, ginger, garlic, and sometimes coconut milk, offering …
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8 net12 total4 fibre55 protein75 fat950 kcal
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Cá Chiên Sả Ớt
Fried Fish with Lemongrass and Chili
A whole fish or fish fillets (e.g., tilapia, red snapper) deep-fried until crispy, then coated in a fragrant a…
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9 net12 total3 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal
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Ếch Xào Lăn (Keto - No Starch)
Frog Stir-fried with Coconut Milk and Curry (Keto - No Starchy Veggies)
A rich and aromatic stir-fry featuring tender frog meat cooked in a creamy coconut milk-based sauce with curry…
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9 net13 total4 fibre50 protein60 fat750 kcal
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Vịt Om Gừng (Keto - Không Khoai Sọ/Măng)
Stewed Duck with Ginger (Keto - No Taro/Bamboo Shoots)
Tender duck pieces slowly stewed with fragrant ginger, fish sauce, and spices, resulting in a rich and aromati…
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10 net12 total2 fibre55 protein65 fat800 kcal